Nill is an archaic term meaning to be unwilling, while Nil refers to the absence of value or zero; one implies intention, the other quantity. As nouns the difference between nil and nill is that nil is nothing; zero while nill is shining sparks thrown off from melted brass. As a determiner nil is no, not any. As a verb nill is to be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive). 3 meanings: obsolete 1. an aversion to something 2. chemistry zinc oxide 3. to be unwilling (to do).... Click for more definitions. Nill definition: to be unwilling.. See examples of NILL used in a sentence.